The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-11-05
CHAPTER Nv.

An Icy hand as hoavy as lead,
Descending. as her brother speaks
Upon her heart, that has ceased to beat,
Suspends awhile its life and heat.
Several months passed swiftly by,
and Ralph had not yet been able TO
win his wife's heart.
IL anything, she was colder-more
Indifferent 10 him-often rousing his
worst passions by her quiet contempt.
In vain Gypsy tried to draw them
together; her gentle words were pow
eriess TO bring peace into the house.
Loving as Lily was TO her, Ralph's
name caused many bitter quarrels be-
tween them.
III wish you would be kinder TO
Ralph" she pleaded one day. after
all. he Is your husband and loves you"
IF / only could forget the bond
that links us togetheri Do not speak
of him. Gypsy. My hatred deepens
each day, and IL IL were not for you, 1
feel sure should leave him.
"That would be worse than useless"
Gypsy answered sadly, lifting her big
dark eyes to Lily's proud face. "He
would not let you go, and IL you went
away, he would only bring you back
again"
"Hateful mani How loath him r.
"Hush, Lilyl You must not say
that; be is my brother, and l do not
like TO hear you speak 80 bitterly
against him."
at seems almost impossible you are
truly Of kin. One thing: whatever
faults lie buried In his heart, yours Is
pure and tender enough" Lily said,
warmly pressing her lips TO the girls
pale brow. II only wish you were
happier, dearest. / am afraid my
home Is but dreary one, and your
young life is Swallowed by my misery.
You look ill--worn out-and yet you
never complain. What Is the matter,
GipsyY
A faint color stole into the girls
cheeks, and her eyes fell before Lily's
keen gaze. Her hands trembled SO
she. could scarce hold her book, but
she strove bravely TO hide her emotion.
lit Is nothing. Lily; do not think
i am very well, and the cold weather
chills me-"
Lily sighed, and looking anxiously
into her companions face, she saw
something there which puzzled and
alarmed her--a gradual change that
had escaped her careless gaze before
"Yes. you are Ill, Gypsy, and l shall
ask DIR. Leslie TO come and see you
You are my only comfort, so do moi
want to lose you"
Gypsy did not respond, she let Lily
think IL was bodily illness that made
her face so pale and thin, and her eyes
so sunken. How could she confess the
truth--that her heart was broken. and
the memory of dead love fast draw
ing her to the grayeg
Their fctt-d-tete was interrupted by
the sudden entrance of maid, who
came respectfully across the room.
IF you please. madame. Mrs. Leigh
is here; shall i show her inl"
''Certainly. Bessie; have beer
waiting for her all the morning"
The next instant Peggy stood be
fore Lily, her pretty round face little
brighter In expression than IL had beer
for many months.
ClInging 10 her hand, barely able q
keep on his tiny feet, was golden
haired boy, whose innocent eyes peeped
shyly from Peggy's black skirts.
III am glad you brought john,
with you" Lily said kindly. "He viii
not be SO lonely here"
"Thank you, Mrs. Rosslyn; knew
you would not mind, and l hardly like
leaving him behind; l cannot bear :,
lose sight Of him."
II can quite understand that. Her
Is the lace wanted you TO mend, an.
when that Is finished, Miss Gypsy ha
one or two little things for you to dc
You win lind q nice fire In the house
keepers room, so you had better worl
tkere."
Peggy smiled gratefully, and too